BATTLE // January 1, 1865
Battle of Corrientes
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Significance
The Battle of Corrientes marked an early phase of the Paraguayan War, occurring during the second stage of the Paraguayan offensive following the invasion of Mato Grosso. Paraguay committed a force of 37,000 against an Argentine force of 10,000, reflecting the scale of Paraguayan ambition in pushing the conflict beyond its initial theater. The engagement placed Argentina directly in the war's operational scope, drawing Buenos Aires into a conflict that had begun with Paraguay's move into Brazilian territory.
Forces & casualties
Troop strength
- Paraguay37,000medium
- Argentina10,000medium
Paraguay fielded a 3.7 : 1 numerical advantage
Commanders (3)
Argentina
Bartolomé Mitregeneral
Joaquim M. Lisboaadmiral
Paraguay
Wenceslao Roblesbrigadier general
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